ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s soccer team is off to its best start in program history after a 2-1 victory over Lindenwood Sunday at Spratt Staadium. The Griffons are now 4-1 on the season.

Taylor Gant scored her first goal of her career in the first half when she stole a pass and dribbled past every defender for a one-on-one situation against the goalkeeper. Gant scored easily from just inside the box to put the Griffons up 1-0. Lindenwoods first goal came in the 43rd minute when they had a free kick that was played into the box by Jackie Linder and put into the back of the net by Danielle Torry for her first goal.

Missouri western’s second goal of the game came from Bailey Dervin when she was assisted by Sydney Cluck who led Dervin to the back post for an easy score against the Lindenwood goalkeeper. The goal was Dervin’s first of her career.

Sarah Lyle stepped up making a crucial save with less than five minutes remaining in the game when Lindenwood created a one-on-one opportunity. Lyle tallied two saves in the game, both coming in the second half.

The Griffons produced 17 total shots against Lindenwood. Seven different Griffons had at least one shot on goal. MWSU held Lindenwood to 14 shots and one corner kick throughout the game.

Missouri Western will be in Oklahoma next weekend as they face off against Central Oklahoma on Friday at 4 p.m. and Northeastern State on Sunday at 1 p.m.

— MWSU Athletics —